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    Part A Question 1 The four primary logistic activities are: 1. Transportation A key logistics activity is to actually provide for the movement of materials and goods from point of origin to point of consumption‚ and perhaps to its ultimate point of disposal as well. Transportation involves selection of the mode (e.g.‚ air‚ rail‚ water‚ truck‚ or pipeline)‚ the routing of the shipment‚ assuring of compliance with regulations in the region of the country where shipment is occurring‚ and selection

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    Final exam logistics 1.) Ikea case: (the 3 main topics) a. Competition between suppliers The structure of Ikeas logistic creates a high competition between their suppliers. It is because Ikea is subdivided into (many) Trading Areas‚ which compete for the commissions the headquarters of Ikea (Ikea of Sweden) gives. Each Trading Area tries to find the best thus cheapest solution for producing and delivering a product‚ so each of them negotiate with their suppliers and make an offer to the headquater

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    1. Why is it important for a firm to periodically review its logistics network design? How do a firm’s requirements for its logistics network change over time? 為何公司週期性地檢視物流網路設計是重要的?公司該如何要求物流網路隨著時間改變? The factors that affect the performance of the logistics network are not static‚ i.e.‚ they change over time. These factors include demand‚ product design‚ various costs in the logistics network‚ regulations‚ contracts‚ etc. The effects of these dynamics need to be evaluated periodically in order

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    Logistics October 28‚ 2008 The articled uploaded are very good and should be read. The lecture does not follow the format of the book but the book is easy to read and forms a background to the course. Preferred definition: (what is logistics? why are we studying logistics) Slide Logistics/concept 3 In the definition‚ every word counts. Key words underlined. Logistics is a process – continually doing it‚ not just once. You plan‚ implement and control. It includes a planning function‚ something

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    Element of Logistics

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    ELEMENTS OF LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT INTRODUCTION TO LOGISTICS. Chapter 1. Definition: “Logistics is the applied science of defining supporting systems and of planning and implementing the acquisition and use of resources.” Categories of Logistics : 1. Subsistence logistics :- basic necessities of life. it is relatively stable and predictable. 2. operations logistics :- relatively constant and predictable. It starts from raw material utilization

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    what is logistics

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    What is Logistics? Overshadowed behind all the excitement given to supply chain management and the technology developed to support it is a lesser known part of the business operations known as logistics. Some might regard logistics as mundane and staid compared to other supply chain initiatives but they don’t get the whole picture. However‚ logistics professionals and knowledgeable managers know that to fulfill customer orders effectively and efficiently‚ a business should employ a good logistics

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    Marketing and Logistics

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    marketing and major logistics objectives. Although marketing and logistics can be classified as two totally different subjects in the University‚ there are a lot of similarities‚ and undoubtedly‚ some critical differences. In this article‚ I will begin by discussing the similarities and differences between major marketing and logistics objectives‚ followed by some other discussion on warehousing and inventory management issues. First of all‚ one of the major objectives of both logistics and marketing

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    D.H.L Logistics

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    A.I.L.S Project D.H.L Logistics Vinith perla 0901AEET012 Company profile : DHL Express is a division of the German logistics company Deutsche Post providing international express mail services. Deutsche Post is the world’s largest logistics company operating in all four corners of the globe. DHL is a world market leader in sea and air mail. Originally founded in 1969 to deliver documents between San Francisco and Honolulu‚ the company expanded its service

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    Logistics Cycle

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    LOGISTICS CYCLE Therefore the emphasis is on designing the logistics management information system and inventory management activities‚ rather than central-level activities such as quantification and procurement. However‚ as the logistics cycle demonstrates‚ all these functions are interrelated and so when the logistics system is designed‚ these other activities must be considered‚ such as ensuring that the data required for quantification are collected and that quality monitoring is incorporated

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    Logistics & Scm

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    Question No. 1. Write Short Notes on: 1. Materials Requirement Planning Material Requirements Planning (MRP) is a computer-based production planning and inventorycontrol system. MRP is concerned with both production scheduling and inventory control. It isa material control system that attempts to keep adequate inventory levels to assure that requiredmaterials are available when needed. MRP is applicable in situations of multiple items with complexbills of materials. MRP is not useful for

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